by Nilofer Khan
July 13, 2026

Viltrox has introduced some amazing lenses for full frame and crop sensor cameras. They have some wonderful pancake options that can help people get desired images with ease. It now appears that the company has an upcoming busy week, thanks to new reports of the expansion of the lineup of Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here's a look.

by Chris Gampat
July 13, 2026

If you've been a photographer long enough, then you're probably aware of all the features that cameras had a long time ago but that were taken away. Why were they removed? Well, camera manufacturers created a detriment to their own cameras. In the quest to make the perfect hybrid devices, they leaned really hard into video features -- more than with still features. But the truth is that these cameras were never meant to primarily make video. Instead, brands have been making video products for years. And honestly, I wish that all the content creators would just go there instead and leave the photo features for the photographers. If you don't know what I'm talking about, then to quote comedian Kevin Hart, "You gonna learn today."

by Chris Gampat
July 13, 2026

Take a look at the lead image for this story: what do you think it was shot with? It's a photo I use often here on the site. That photograph was shot with Kodak Portra with a Bronica ETRS. No editing was done. It looks like it could have been done with a modern full frame camera or some other digital camera, right? To be honest, I could have done it with 35mm, Micro Four Thirds, APS-C, etc. What really mattered what the lighting and the situation because the further truth is that the laws of exposure don't change.

by Chris Gampat
July 13, 2026

You should know that I'm writing this article on the day of the Sony a7r VI launch. The new camera has a lot going for it that I'd probably like: a bigger viewfnder for low-vision photographers, megapixels galore, lots of good lenses, weather resistance, a new battery, and AI assistance. It still doesn't do a lot of what I'd want it to, though. This, ultimately got me thinking: I don't need a new camera. You see, half a year ago, I bought a Nikon D850 simply because I was so sick of feeling like modern cameras were doing all the work for me. Even when I disabled so many of the settings that do this, it still felt as if it was being forced on me like your employer forces you to use AI. I've realized something: DSLRs are still pretty much as capable as your mirrorless camera is.

by Nilofer Khan
July 12, 2026

The past decade and a half has seen some wonderful compact camera options. From Nikon to Ricoh, each brand has something exciting for users. But in 2026, does it make sense to get these cameras when there are more sophisticated models out there. If you are wondering about this, have a look.

by Chris Gampat
July 12, 2026

The struggle to become a better photographer involves getting critiques from others who are better and know how to create better images, but you can also be a very harsh critic of yourself. It starts off with not justifying any defense that you may have and understanding that in a real life situation, your image is going to have to stand on its own two legs because you probably won't be there to defend it. If your image is online and someone writes a comment, then sure, you can have a back and forth dialog. But for the sake of putting up the best work that possibly can, we're not going to think about that situation.

by Chris Gampat
July 12, 2026

Fact: Most of my flash photography is done without a softbox of any kind. For several years, I swore by umbrellas. But that's not really the case anymore. When you're getting into portraiture and you're a photographer on a budget, sometimes you don't have the money to buy umbrellas, softboxes, etc. So the best things for you to generally do is learn how to photograph someone with a flash firing directly at them. This is what lots of shooters do, and sometimes it delivers awesome results but other times it really doesn't.

by Feroz Khan
July 11, 2026

Air blowers aren't really accessories that photographers get excited about, but the Nitecore BB nano might just change your perspective on that. This tiny little gadget makes cleaning your cameras, lenses and even sensors so much quicker and convenient, that we're marking it as a must-have accessory for any photographer who's serious about their work.

by Chris Gampat
July 11, 2026

If you look at the Sony a7 series, you can see and mostly tell that the brand has done some pretty big overhauls to their cameras over the years. We can discuss the weather resistance, sensor protection, battery life, burst shooting, shutter styles, AI autofocus integration, etc. But in a similar vein, you can look at the Sony point and shoot camera lineup as something akin to a neglected plant amongst a bevy of really nice, blooming geraniums and fig trees that express their maturity. Except in this case, Sony's point and shoots aren't the succulents and cactuses that barely need water. With this in mind, I truly don't think that Sony knows how to make a point and shoot camera anymore.